Guantanamera

4.6

2121 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Great for live music
Lively
Neighbourhood gem

Guantanamera is an instant escape from Midtown Manhattan to chic Old Havana.

Guantanamera is a friendly, fun, vibrant Cuban restaurant featuring traditional Cuban fare, magnificent mojitos, complimentary hand-rolled cigars, & Live Cuban music. As indelibly Cuban as the classic love song that bestowed its name, Guantanamera, captures the essence of Old Havana with its exotic décor featuring exposed brick, candle-lit tables, rattan-covered ceiling fans, and hand-painted folkloric murals.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(212) 262-5354
Website
http://guantanamerany.com/nyc.html
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Area
Midtown West
Cross Street
Between 55th and 56th Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
Entertainment
Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Bocadito De Pollo
Grilled marinated chicken breast
Sandwich Español
Serrano ham, manchego cheese, tomato, garlic and spanish olive oil
Sandwich De Pernil
Roast pork sandwich with lettuce
Pan Con Bistec
Traditional cuban steak sandwich
Sandwich Cubano
Classic pressed cuban sandwich of roast pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard
Pollo Aljibe
Boneless chicken breast marinated in citrus sauce topped with watercress, avocado, tomatoes and scallions
Arroz Con Pollo Criollo
Yellow rice with shredded chicken, mixed peppers, carrots and peas
Picadillo a La Habanera
Ground beef, green olives, raisins, peppers, avocado topped with a sunny-side up egg
Vaca Frita
Pan-seared shredded skirt steak with fresh mojo, onions, parsley and lime
Ropa Vieja
Shredded skirt steak braised in garlic sauce of fresh tomatoes, sliced onions and mixed peppers nested in a tropical plantain basket
Tilapia Bayamo
Tilapia filet sautéed in white wine with onions, capers, anchovies and tomato sauce

Desserts

Flan De Leche
Traditional cuban caramel custard
Sorbete Del Dia

What 2,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Guantanamera promises a vibrant dining experience with its "authentic and delicious" Cuban cuisine, "great drinks," and lively live music. Guests praise the "outstanding staff" and "wonderful atmosphere" that invite dancing and enjoyment. Located in Midtown, it offers reasonably priced meals, making it a "must-eat" destination for Cuban food lovers.

2,121 Reviews

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Laura
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazingly delicious! From the food to the drinks to even dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I got the Guantanamera mule, which is fresh and zippy. We ordered the tostones rellenos as an appetizer. They are so tasty! For dinner I ordered the seafood paella and my husband ordered the ropavieja. Both were extremely satisfying and seasoned perfectly. We ended our meal by sharing the tres leches cake. Our server was always super attentive, clearing the table when we were done and making sure to bring anything we needed. Given that we went on February 15th (Valentine’s Day weekend), it was fairly busy, but with a reservation we easily got our table and enjoyed the meal. Guantanamera is one of our favorite restaurants and it definitely did not disappoint!
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Kathryn
VIP
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, live music. Enjoyed our meal and the music.
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Helle Quist Hjortgaard
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice atmosphere The stereo music a little loud but I would love to come back when it is time for live music on stage.
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April
VIP
New York City
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The live music sets a great vibe for the place. The drinks and food are delicious, and the staff is so warm and welcoming. We can't wait to go back!
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Iris
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening with good food and good music and vibes.
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Lauren
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic and delicious! Enjoyed every part of the meal. Reasonably priced. Staff were outstanding. Hope to be back for the live music one night! Definitely recommend!
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Millard
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you love Cuban food, great drinks and live music every night you will love this place.
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Mary J.
Las Vegas
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was good as always but a bit pricey. Also, the tostones were flattened too much making them more like chips than tostones. Chunks of pork were delicious
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Jesse
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here , we enjoy everything. Definitely will be back.
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Andrew
VIP
New York City
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice dinner, food is good, food variety, prices very reasonable for midtown. Also happy hour drinks are always nice.
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FAQs

Guantanamera offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 262-5354.

Guantanamera is rated 4.6 stars by 2121 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

939 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 55th and 56th Streets
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A,C,B,D,1 at 59th St/Columbus Circle, N,R,Q,W at 57th St
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Cuban music, Rumba, Mambo
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://guantanamerany.com/nyc.html
Phone number
(212) 262-5354

Guantanamera

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Additional information

Menu

Appetizer

Ensalada De La Casa

Soup of the Day

Papas Rellenas

Empanadas

Entrees

Bocadito De Pollo

Sandwich Español

Sandwich De Pernil

Pan Con Bistec

Sandwich Cubano

Pollo Aljibe

Arroz Con Pollo Criollo

Picadillo a La Habanera

Vaca Frita

Ropa Vieja

Tilapia Bayamo

Desserts

Flan De Leche

Sorbete Del Dia

What 2,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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